Tag: TNT
Returning Roger Pogoy sparks TNT victory
TNT swingman Roger Pogoy during a game against Phoenix in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Playing in his first game in three months, Roger Pogoy was still understandably getting his rhythm and timing back. But that didn’t prevent Pogoy, who was sidelined due to a heart condition, from making an impact for TNT in…
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Xyrus Torres forgoes final year with FEU, signs with TNT 3×3 team
Xyrus Torres is ending his stint with FEU Tamaraws. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Xyrus Torres decided to forgo his last playing year with Far Eastern University after signing with the 3×3 team, TNT Triple Giga. Torres on Thursday announced that he is ending his nine-year stint with the Tamaraws from high school to college,…
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PBA: Rain or Shine fends off Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson, TNT
Rain or Shine import Demetrius Treadwell against TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Rain or Shine used a strong finishing kick on Friday night to take down perennial title contender TNT, 119-112, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Elastopainters turned to import Tree Treadwell inside the final three minutes of the critical…
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TNT hopes resting on Oftana’s shoulders
Calvin Oftana has become TNT’s top scoring option by circumstance. —PBA IMAGES TNT’s quarterfinal hopes in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup will now largely depend on how Calvin Oftana successfully continues to be the team’s take-charge guy. Oftana’s performance in the Tropang Giga’s loss to Barangay Ginebra on Christmas Day has solidified his…
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PBA: Scottie Thompson helps Ginebra get Christmas win over TNT
Scottie Thompson.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Scottie Thompson knocked down a pair of clutch threes to seal Barangay Ginebra’s 86-78 win over TNT and a place in the quarterfinals of PBA Commissioner’s Cup before a big Christmas Day crowd at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Thompson finished with 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as the Gin Kings…
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PBA: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s brother to fill in as TNT import
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will no longer suit up for the remainder of TNT’s campaign in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup due to a neck injury he sustained at a recent game in the East Asia Super League. Coach Jojo Lastimosa confirmed that Hollis-Jefferson’s older brother Rahlir will serve as import for the Tropang…
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Gin Kings, a familiar fixture on Dec. 25 games, have serious business in this latest outing vs TNT
Ginebra guard Scottie Thompson. –PBA IMAGES Tim Cone has always acknowledged the difficulty of having to work on Christmas Day, even if Barangay Ginebra has been almost an annual fixture on such special occasion. “It’s difficult with all the distractions, but it’s also an honor,” said Cone as the Gin Kings face the TNT Tropang…
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PBA: San Miguel nips TNT to boost playoff bonus chances
San Miguel Beermen import Ivan Aska. –PBA IMAGES ANTIPOLO –San Miguel Beer pulled out stops down the stretch on Sunday night to take down TNT, 98-93, and gain an inside track in the race for playoff protection in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Ivan Aska was big in his final game for the Beermen, delivering 25…
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TNT assembles RHJ-RHJ pairing for remainder of EASL
TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.–PBA IMAGES Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s upcoming team-up with his older brother for TNT in the East Asia Super League (EASL) has a lot more meaning than what everyone thinks. “I’ve never played with him,” Rondae said when asked of Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson being signed up by the Tropang Giga for the remainder of the…
Read More Hollis-Jefferson bros get ‘dream come true’ in TNT teamup at EASL
TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s upcoming team-up with his older brother for TNT in the East Asia Super League (EASL) has a lot more meaning than what everyone thinks. “I’ve never played with him,” Rondae said when asked of Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson being signed up by the Tropang Giga for the remainder of…
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